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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Diffractive optical elements (DOEs) are crucial components in various optical systems.
    • Quantifying the efficiency of DOEs under realistic constraints is essential for performance optimization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define and theoretically bound the signal-relevant efficiency (SRE) of diffractive optical elements.
    • To derive optimal surface profiles for DOEs that maximize SRE considering physical limitations.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a theoretical framework to establish an upper bound for SRE.
    • Analysis of constraints including absorption losses and surface profile quantization.
    • Application of the theory to single-order diffractive elements, such as diffractive lenses.

    Main Results:

    • A precise definition for signal-relevant efficiency (SRE) is established.
    • An upper bound for SRE is determined, accounting for arbitrary element constraints.
    • The optimal surface profile for maximizing SRE in single-order diffractive elements is derived.

    Conclusions:

    • The derived SRE framework provides a fundamental limit for DOE performance.
    • The optimized surface profiles enable the design of highly efficient diffractive optical elements.
    • This work advances the design principles for next-generation optical components.